Thanksgiving Dinner: Panic and Frenzy
Okay, not ACTUALLY panic and frenzy yet….but it could happen. Most years we try to spend most of the month …Read More
Category Archives: salads
Spinach and Shrimp: a Light Summer Supper
We’ve been having some beastly hot weather lately and I’ve been on the hunt for dinner ideas that do NOT …Read More
How to Cook Fresh Kale: Sauteed with Garlic, Shrimp and Vegetables
Okay, I have a confession. I really struggle to enjoy kale. I’m okay with kale chips and the very occaisional …Read More
Friday Favorites: Picnic Foods
I love Friday evenings during the summer. Every Friday, we pack a picnic dinner and head down the road to …Read More
Make Your Own Homemade Ranch Dressing
We go through a lot of Ranch dressing around here because we use it in and on everything. It even …Read More
Ratatouille Pasta Salad–gettin’ those veggies in
I made this Ratatouille Pasta Salad recently when my dear Auntie Shirl was visiting, and she said, “Have you posted …Read More
Spicy Homemade Cole Slaw
I have a lot of leftover cabbage from our St. Patrick’s Day feast and I realized that I have all …Read More
Planning Food for the 4th of July
When I was growing up, some of our best parties happened on the 4th of July. We’d grill hamburgers or …Read More
Munching with MOPS: Miel’s Broccoli Salad
Every other Tuesday I have the privilege of spending time with a very special group of women: the Blue Ridge …Read More
Planning for Christmas Dinner
If you’re as busy as I am this week, it’s probably hard to even THINK about planning yet another big …Read More
Homemade garlic croutons…it’s the little things that make all the difference
There are a number of little things that make regular food fabulous; one of those things is homemade croutons. A …Read More
Thanksgiving Dinner: Vegetable Side Dishes
What kind of Thanksgiving side-dish personality do you have? Are you the kind of cook that has to make every …Read More
Feeding Holiday guests
For some of us, it’s not just a matter of putting Thanksgiving dinner on the table. It’s also feeding the …Read More
Cherry Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad has been starring in my kitchen every night this past week. I keep finding recipes that are so …Read More
Another Wild Rice Chicken Salad
This morning I was telling a friend at church about rediscovering the Wild Rice Chicken Salad recipe the other night …Read More
Wild Rice Chicken Salad
I’m bringing this recipe for Wild Rice Chicken Salad out of retirement because I made this tonight and each one …Read More
Heat Wave Salad, take 2
It’s too hot to cook. It feels like it’s been too hot to cook for about 9 YEARS now. And …Read More
Make-it-Happen Grilled Chicken Salad
In these warm summer days, salads are sounding better and better. I didn’t want to run out to the market …Read More
Curried Rice Salad: perfect for hot weather
The last week has been unpleasantly warm and muggy. I’m often reminded by my friends and family who live in …Read More
Cranberry relish, cranberry salad, and cranberry chutney
Looking for some last minute ideas for cranberries for your Thanksgiving Dinner table? Here are a few of our favorites:
